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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 880.26 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 880.26 and 262 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 880.26 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/880.26 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 880.26 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 230,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,628.12/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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