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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 812.14 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 812.14 and 367.46 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 812.14 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/812.14 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 812.14 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 298,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,427.03/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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