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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.06, 880.58 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.06, 880.58 and 345.12 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 880.58 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/880.58 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 880.58 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 303,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,905.77/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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