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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 810.95 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 810.95 and 366.66 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 810.95 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/810.95 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 810.95 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 297,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,341.09/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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