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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 881.38 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 881.38 and 344.34 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 881.38 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/881.38 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 881.38 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 303,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,494.39/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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