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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 880.77 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 880.77 and 222.58 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 880.77 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/880.77 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 880.77 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 196,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,040.42/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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