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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.56, 881.38 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.56, 881.38 and 202.84 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.56 : 881.38 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.56/881.38 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.56x = 881.38 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.56x = 178,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,779.12/587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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