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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 810.01 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 810.01 and 351.02 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 810.01 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/810.01 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 810.01 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 284,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,329.71/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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