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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 880.92 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 880.92 and 202.50 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 880.92 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/880.92 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 880.92 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 178,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,386.30/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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