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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 880.74 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 880.74 and 262.74 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 880.74 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/880.74 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 880.74 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 231,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,405.63/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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