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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 880.07 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 880.07 and 355.84 is: 533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 880.07 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/880.07 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 880.07 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 313,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,164.11/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.49

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