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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 881.73 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 881.73 and 344.06 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 881.73 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/881.73 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 881.73 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 303,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,363.62/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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