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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 881.30 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 881.30 and 262.67 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 881.30 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/881.30 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 881.30 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 231,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,485.35/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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