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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 810.88 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 810.88 and 366.62 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 810.88 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/810.88 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 810.88 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 297,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,279.85/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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