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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 811.94 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 811.94 and 367.75 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 811.94 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/811.94 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 811.94 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 298,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,587.61/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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