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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 881.14 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 881.14 and 294.46 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 881.14 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/881.14 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 881.14 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 259,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,464.71/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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