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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 810.57 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 810.57 and 351.37 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 810.57 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/810.57 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 810.57 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 284,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,809.98/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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