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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.30 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.30 and 350.94 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.30 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.30 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.30 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 284,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,366.68/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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