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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.47, 881.23 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.47, 881.23 and 327.27 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.47 : 881.23 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.47/881.23 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.47x = 881.23 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.47x = 288,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,403.93/587.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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