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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 880.47 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 880.47 and 258.14 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 880.47 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/880.47 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 880.47 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 227,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,280.12/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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