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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.11, 810.25 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.11, 810.25 and 338.51 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.11 : 810.25 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.11/810.25 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.11x = 810.25 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.11x = 274,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,273.68/587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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