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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 811.18 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 811.18 and 401.34 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 811.18 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/811.18 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 811.18 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 325,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,558.98/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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