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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 881.02 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 881.02 and 313.55 is: 470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 881.02 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/881.02 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 881.02 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 276,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,243.82/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.19

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