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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.93, 882.18 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.93, 882.18 and 368.51 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.93 : 882.18 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.93/882.18 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.93x = 882.18 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.93x = 325,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,087.74/587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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