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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 880.88 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 880.88 and 262.31 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 880.88 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/880.88 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 880.88 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 231,057.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,057.92/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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