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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.62 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.62 and 366.84 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.62 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.62 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.62 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 297,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,730.62/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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