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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 880.20 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 880.20 and 262.68 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 880.20 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/880.20 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 880.20 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 231,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,210.94/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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