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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.24 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.24 and 338.34 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.24 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.24 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.24 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 274,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,136.60/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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