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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.02 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.02 and 367.02 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.02 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.02 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.02 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 297,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660.56/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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