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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.26, 880.39 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.26, 880.39 and 370.36 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.26 : 880.39 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.26/880.39 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.26x = 880.39 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.26x = 326,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,054.99/587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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