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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 881.18 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 881.18 and 344.04 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 881.18 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/881.18 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 881.18 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 303,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,159.45/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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