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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 880.59 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 880.59 and 371.18 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 880.59 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/880.59 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 880.59 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 326,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,860.99/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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