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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 812.40 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 812.40 and 367.40 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 812.40 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/812.40 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 812.40 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 298,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,475.76/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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