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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 810.90 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 810.90 and 366.69 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 810.90 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/810.90 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 810.90 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 297,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,348.92/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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