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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 810.78 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 810.78 and 354.50 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 810.78 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/810.78 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 810.78 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 287,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,421.51/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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