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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.40 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.40 and 338.72 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.40 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.40 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.40 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 274,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,498.69/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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