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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.59 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.59 and 366.93 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.59 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.59 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.59 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 297,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,796.72/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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