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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 811.26 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 811.26 and 363.75 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 811.26 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/811.26 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 811.26 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 295,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,089.95/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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