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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 880.44 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 880.44 and 197.03 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 880.44 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/880.44 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 880.44 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 173,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,468.69/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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