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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.17 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.17 and 339.12 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.17 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.17 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.17 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 275,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,083.97/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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