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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 810.85 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 810.85 and 338.99 is: 467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 810.85 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/810.85 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 810.85 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 274,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,870.04/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.66

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