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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 812.09 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 812.09 and 367.49 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 812.09 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/812.09 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 812.09 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 298,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,437.90/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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