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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.38, 880.61 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.38, 880.61 and 356.21 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.38 : 880.61 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.38/880.61 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.38x = 880.61 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.38x = 313,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,682.09/587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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