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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 811.29 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 811.29 and 355 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 811.29 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/811.29 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 811.29 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 288,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,007.95/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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