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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.13, 881.10 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.13, 881.10 and 381.20 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.13 : 881.10 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.13/881.10 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.13x = 881.10 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.13x = 335,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,870.91/587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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