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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 812.26 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 812.26 and 367.68 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 812.26 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/812.26 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 812.26 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 298,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,651.76/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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