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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.09, 881.50 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.09, 881.50 and 327.59 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.09 : 881.50 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.09/881.50 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.09x = 881.50 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.09x = 288,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,772.85/587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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