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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 810.87 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 810.87 and 338.87 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 810.87 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/810.87 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 810.87 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 274,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,780.27/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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