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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 810.81 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 810.81 and 366.60 is: 505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 810.81 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/810.81 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 810.81 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 297,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,242.95/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.88

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