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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 812.33 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 812.33 and 367.54 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 812.33 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/812.33 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 812.33 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 298,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,561.28/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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