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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 812.87 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 812.87 and 368.03 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 812.87 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/812.87 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 812.87 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 299,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,163.50/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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