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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.41, 810.58 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.41, 810.58 and 363.31 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.41 : 810.58 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.41/810.58 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.41x = 810.58 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.41x = 294,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,491.82/587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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