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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 810.14 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 810.14 and 338.42 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 810.14 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/810.14 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 810.14 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 274,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,167.91/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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