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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 880.64 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 880.64 and 327.64 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 880.64 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/880.64 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 880.64 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 288,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,532.89/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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