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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 881.61 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 881.61 and 371 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 881.61 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/881.61 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 881.61 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 327,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,077.31/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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