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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 812.19 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 812.19 and 367.56 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 812.19 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/812.19 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 812.19 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 298,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,529.93/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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