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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 810.89 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 810.89 and 351.50 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 810.89 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/810.89 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 810.89 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 285,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,027.84/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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