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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.48 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.48 and 400.80 is: 553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.48 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.48 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.48 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 324,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,840.38/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.13

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