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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 880.82 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 880.82 and 356.34 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 880.82 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/880.82 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 880.82 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 313,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,869.62/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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