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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 811.24 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 811.24 and 339.16 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 811.24 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/811.24 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 811.24 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 275,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,140.16/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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