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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 810.76 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 810.76 and 401.50 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 810.76 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/810.76 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 810.76 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 325,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,520.14/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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