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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 880.88 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 880.88 and 202.58 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 880.88 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/880.88 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 880.88 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 178,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,448.67/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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