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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.23 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.23 and 366.54 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.23 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.23 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.23 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 297,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,348.24/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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