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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 880.50 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 880.50 and 263 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 880.50 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/880.50 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 880.50 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 231,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,571.50/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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