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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.09, 880.77 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.09, 880.77 and 370.50 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.09 : 880.77 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.09/880.77 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.09x = 880.77 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.09x = 326,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,325.29/587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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