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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.29 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.29 and 378.96 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.29 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.29 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.29 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 333,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,594.70/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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