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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 812.04 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 812.04 and 367.20 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 812.04 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/812.04 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 812.04 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 298,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,181.09/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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