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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 810.36 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 810.36 and 338.64 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 810.36 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/810.36 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 810.36 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 274,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,420.31/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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