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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 881.36 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 881.36 and 344.33 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 881.36 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/881.36 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 881.36 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 303,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,476.97/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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