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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 810.56 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 810.56 and 338.87 is: 467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 810.56 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/810.56 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 810.56 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 274,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,670.88/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.62

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