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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 811.32 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 811.32 and 339.32 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 811.32 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/811.32 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 811.32 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 275,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,297.10/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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