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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.36 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.36 and 388.31 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.36 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.36 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.36 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 314,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,670.89/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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