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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 812.79 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 812.79 and 367.83 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 812.79 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/812.79 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 812.79 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 298,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,968.55/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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