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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 810.45 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 810.45 and 366.41 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 810.45 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/810.45 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 810.45 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 296,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,952.93/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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