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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 811.55 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 811.55 and 355.29 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 811.55 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/811.55 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 811.55 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 288,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,333.82/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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