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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 881.12 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 881.12 and 202.48 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 881.12 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/881.12 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 881.12 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 178,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,409.18/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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