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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 881.52 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 881.52 and 202.80 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 881.52 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/881.52 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 881.52 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 178,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,772.26/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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