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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 879.48 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 879.48 and 381.18 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 879.48 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/879.48 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 879.48 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 335,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,240.19/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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