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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 880.61 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 880.61 and 382.22 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 880.61 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/880.61 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 880.61 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 336,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,586.75/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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