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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 810.52 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 810.52 and 321.77 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 810.52 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/810.52 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 810.52 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 260,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,804.05/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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