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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810.36 and 351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810.36 and 351.07 is: 484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810.36 = 351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810.36 = 351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810.36 × 351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 284,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,493.09/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.64

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