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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.55, 810.98 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.55, 810.98 and 366.37 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.55 : 810.98 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.55/810.98 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.55x = 810.98 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.55x = 297,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,118.74/587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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