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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.76 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.76 and 367.09 is: 506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.76 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.76 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.76 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 297,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,988.98/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.77

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