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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 810.54 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 810.54 and 338.72 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 810.54 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/810.54 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 810.54 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 274,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,546.11/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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