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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 880.56 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 880.56 and 262.67 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 880.56 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/880.56 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 880.56 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 231,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,292.29/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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