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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.56, 880.54 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.56, 880.54 and 327.24 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.56 : 880.54 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.56/880.54 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.56x = 880.54 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.56x = 288,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,147.91/587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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