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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 810.18 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 810.18 and 388.17 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 810.18 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/810.18 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 810.18 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 314,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,487.57/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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