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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 810.40 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 810.40 and 351.24 is: 484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 810.40 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/810.40 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 810.40 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 284,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,644.90/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.73

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