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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 880.82 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 880.82 and 344 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 880.82 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/880.82 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 880.82 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 303,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,002.08/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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