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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 810.35 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 810.35 and 338.42 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 810.35 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/810.35 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 810.35 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 274,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,238.65/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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