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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 811.98 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 811.98 and 367.47 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 811.98 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/811.98 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 811.98 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 298,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,378.29/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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