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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 880.66 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 880.66 and 262.48 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 880.66 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/880.66 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 880.66 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 231,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,151.23/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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