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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 810.72 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 810.72 and 388.08 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 810.72 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/810.72 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 810.72 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 314,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,624.22/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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