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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 879.51 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 879.51 and 355.69 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 879.51 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/879.51 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 879.51 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 312,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,833.34/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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