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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.55, 811.10 and 366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.55, 811.10 and 366.83 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.55 : 811.10 = 366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.55/811.10 = 366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.55x = 811.10 × 366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.55x = 297,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,529.92/587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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