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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 881.18 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 881.18 and 294.91 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 881.18 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/881.18 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 881.18 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 259,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,866.22/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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