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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 811.08 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 811.08 and 366.58 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 811.08 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/811.08 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 811.08 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 297,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,325.71/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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