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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 812.73 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 812.73 and 367.92 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 812.73 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/812.73 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 812.73 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 299,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,019.62/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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