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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 810.24 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 810.24 and 388.16 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 810.24 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/810.24 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 810.24 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 314,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,502.76/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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