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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 880.24 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 880.24 and 381.97 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 880.24 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/880.24 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 880.24 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 336,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,225.27/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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