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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.20 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.20 and 321.52 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.20 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.20 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.20 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 260,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,495.50/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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