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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 882 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 882 and 393.73 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 882 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/882 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 882 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 347,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,267.66/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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