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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 881.14 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 881.14 and 202.94 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 881.14 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/881.14 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 881.14 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 178,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,818.55/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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