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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 811.10 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 811.10 and 339.07 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 811.10 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/811.10 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 811.10 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 275,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,015.95/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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