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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 811.22 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 811.22 and 366.98 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 811.22 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/811.22 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 811.22 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 297,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,695.62/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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