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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.81 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.81 and 262.49 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.81 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.81 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.81 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 231,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,198.10/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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