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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 811.11 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 811.11 and 354.82 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 811.11 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/811.11 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 811.11 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 287,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,798.05/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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