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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 811.77 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 811.77 and 367.44 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 811.77 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/811.77 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 811.77 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 298,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,274.41/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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