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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.57, 882.11 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.57, 882.11 and 393.80 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.57 : 882.11 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.57/882.11 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.57x = 882.11 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.57x = 347,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,375.15/587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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