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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 880.56 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 880.56 and 262.94 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 880.56 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/880.56 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 880.56 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 231,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,534.45/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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