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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 880.91 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 880.91 and 262.52 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 880.91 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/880.91 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 880.91 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 231,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,256.49/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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