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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 811.14 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 811.14 and 367 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 811.14 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/811.14 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 811.14 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 297,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,688.38/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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