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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 810.81 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 810.81 and 401.58 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 810.81 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/810.81 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 810.81 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 325,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,605.08/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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