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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 809.92 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 809.92 and 350.84 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 809.92 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/809.92 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 809.92 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 284,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,152.33/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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