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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 812.35 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 812.35 and 367.62 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 812.35 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/812.35 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 812.35 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 298,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,637.22/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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