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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.87, 811.18 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.87, 811.18 and 351.84 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.87 : 811.18 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.87/811.18 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.87x = 811.18 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.87x = 285,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,405.57/587.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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