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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 810.28 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 810.28 and 338.54 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 810.28 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/810.28 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 810.28 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 274,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,312.19/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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