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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 881.40 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 881.40 and 202.76 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 881.40 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/881.40 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 881.40 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 178,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,712.66/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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