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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 880.83 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 880.83 and 216.96 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 880.83 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/880.83 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 880.83 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 191,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,104.88/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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