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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 810.88 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 810.88 and 351.56 is: 485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 810.88 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/810.88 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 810.88 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 285,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,072.97/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.20

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