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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 881.45 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 881.45 and 356.48 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 881.45 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/881.45 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 881.45 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 314,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,219.30/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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