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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 810.27 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 810.27 and 338.55 is: 467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 810.27 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/810.27 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 810.27 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 274,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,316.91/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.26

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