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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 881.36 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 881.36 and 275.09 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 881.36 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/881.36 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 881.36 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 242,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,447.54/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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