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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.43, 812.18 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.43, 812.18 and 367.46 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.43 : 812.18 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.43/812.18 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.43x = 812.18 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.43x = 298,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,443.66/588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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