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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.08 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.08 and 366.90 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.08 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.08 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.08 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 297,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,585.25/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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