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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 810.54 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 810.54 and 366.39 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 810.54 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/810.54 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 810.54 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 296,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,973.75/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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