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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 810.20 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 810.20 and 350.92 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 810.20 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/810.20 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 810.20 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 284,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,315.38/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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