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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.13, 881.10 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.13, 881.10 and 262.86 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.13 : 881.10 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.13/881.10 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.13x = 881.10 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.13x = 231,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,605.95/587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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