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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 811.42 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 811.42 and 366.73 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 811.42 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/811.42 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 811.42 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 297,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,569.11/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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