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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 812.69 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 812.69 and 367.90 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 812.69 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/812.69 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 812.69 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 298,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,988.65/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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