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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 881.64 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 881.64 and 262.80 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 881.64 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/881.64 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 881.64 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 231,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,694.99/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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