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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 881.40 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 881.40 and 395 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 881.40 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/881.40 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 881.40 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 348,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,153/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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