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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 880.38 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 880.38 and 381.94 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 880.38 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/880.38 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 880.38 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 336,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,252.34/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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