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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 880.80 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 880.80 and 245.12 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 880.80 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/880.80 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 880.80 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 215,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,901.70/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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