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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 880.41 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 880.41 and 262.32 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 880.41 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/880.41 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 880.41 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 230,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,949.15/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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