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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 812.10 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 812.10 and 367.24 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 812.10 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/812.10 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 812.10 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 298,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,235.60/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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