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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 810.63 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 810.63 and 366.29 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 810.63 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/810.63 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 810.63 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 296,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,921.61/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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