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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 811.13 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 811.13 and 339.13 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 811.13 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/811.13 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 811.13 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 275,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,074.79/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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