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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 810.22 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.20, 810.22 and 354.32 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.20 : 810.22 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.20/810.22 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.20x = 810.22 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.20x = 287,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,077.15/587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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