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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 812.53 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 812.53 and 364.70 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 812.53 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/812.53 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 812.53 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 296,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,323.80/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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