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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 811.11 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 811.11 and 351.89 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 811.11 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/811.11 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 811.11 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 285,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,417.44/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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