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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 810.24 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 810.24 and 338.40 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 810.24 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/810.24 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 810.24 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 274,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,185.22/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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