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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 810.06 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 810.06 and 354.18 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 810.06 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/810.06 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 810.06 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 286,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,907.05/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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