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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.38, 881.19 and 404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.38, 881.19 and 404.86 is: 607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.38 : 881.19 = 404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.38/881.19 = 404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.38x = 881.19 × 404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.38x = 356,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,758.58/587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.37

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