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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 810.64 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 810.64 and 366.53 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 810.64 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/810.64 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 810.64 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 297,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,120.28/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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