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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.04 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.04 and 327.16 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.04 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.04 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.04 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 287,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,913.89/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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