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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 880.76 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 880.76 and 343.76 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 880.76 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/880.76 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 880.76 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 302,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,770.06/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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