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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.17 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.17 and 388.32 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.17 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.17 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.17 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 314,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,605.21/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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