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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810.09 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810.09 and 351.08 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810.09 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810.09 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810.09 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 284,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,406.40/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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