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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 810.56 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 810.56 and 338.68 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 810.56 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/810.56 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 810.56 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 274,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,522.32/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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