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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 880.26 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 880.26 and 294.94 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 880.26 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/880.26 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 880.26 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 259,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,623.88/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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