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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 881.57 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 881.57 and 371.44 is: 557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 881.57 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/881.57 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 881.57 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 327,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,450.36/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.54

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