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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810.04 and 338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810.04 and 338.17 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810.04 = 338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810.04 = 338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810.04 × 338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 273,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,933.25/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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