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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 880.95 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 880.95 and 217.13 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 880.95 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/880.95 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 880.95 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 191,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,280.67/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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