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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 812.65 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 812.65 and 367.58 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 812.65 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/812.65 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 812.65 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 298,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,710.94/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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