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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.78, 811.08 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.78, 811.08 and 351.76 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.78 : 811.08 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.78/811.08 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.78x = 811.08 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.78x = 285,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,305.50/587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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