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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 811.42 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 811.42 and 367.00 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 811.42 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/811.42 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 811.42 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 297,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,788.19/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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