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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 879.62 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 879.62 and 344.02 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 879.62 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/879.62 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 879.62 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 302,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,609.50/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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