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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 810.42 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 810.42 and 338.60 is: 467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 810.42 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/810.42 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 810.42 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 274,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,408.21/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.19

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