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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 812.34 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 812.34 and 367.59 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 812.34 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/812.34 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 812.34 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 298,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,608.06/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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