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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.26, 879.90 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.26, 879.90 and 381.52 is: 571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.26 : 879.90 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.26/879.90 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.26x = 879.90 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.26x = 335,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,699.45/587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.64

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