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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.19, 810.21 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.19, 810.21 and 354.33 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.19 : 810.21 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.19/810.21 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.19x = 810.21 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.19x = 287,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,081.71/587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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