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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 810.45 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 810.45 and 366.68 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 810.45 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/810.45 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 810.45 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 297,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,171.75/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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