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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.11 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.11 and 322.20 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.11 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.11 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.11 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 261,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,341.34/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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