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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 810.91 and 400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 810.91 and 400.69 is: 553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 810.91 = 400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/810.91 = 400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 810.91 × 400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 324,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,923.53/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.24

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