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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 880.64 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 880.64 and 382.23 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 880.64 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/880.64 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 880.64 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 336,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,605.12/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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