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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.29, 879.97 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.29, 879.97 and 356.24 is: 533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.29 : 879.97 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.29/879.97 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.29x = 879.97 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.29x = 313,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,480.51/587.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.77

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