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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 881.26 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 881.26 and 344.08 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 881.26 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/881.26 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 881.26 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 303,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,223.94/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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