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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 880.22 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 880.22 and 344.22 is: 515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 880.22 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/880.22 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 880.22 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 302,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,989.33/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.80

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