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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 810.68 and 400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 810.68 and 400.97 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 810.68 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/810.68 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 810.68 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 325,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,052.30/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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