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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.38, 881.06 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.38, 881.06 and 202.62 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.38 : 881.06 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.38/881.06 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.38x = 881.06 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.38x = 178,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520.38/587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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