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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.97 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.97 and 262.30 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.97 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.97 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.97 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 231,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,078.43/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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