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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 810.98 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 810.98 and 366.65 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 810.98 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/810.98 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 810.98 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 297,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,339.93/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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