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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 811.32 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 811.32 and 355.07 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 811.32 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/811.32 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 811.32 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 288,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,076.09/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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