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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.17, 811.49 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.17, 811.49 and 367.04 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.17 : 811.49 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.17/811.49 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.17x = 811.49 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.17x = 297,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,849.48/588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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