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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 812.40 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 812.40 and 367.70 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 812.40 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/812.40 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 812.40 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 298,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719.48/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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