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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 879.03 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 879.03 and 381.90 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 879.03 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/879.03 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 879.03 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 335,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,701.56/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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