Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 812 and 367.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588.80, 812 and 367.66 is: 507.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588.80 : 812 = 367.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588.80/812 = 367.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588.80x = 812 × 367.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588.80x = 298,539.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,539.92/588.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.03
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