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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.57, 881.49 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.57, 881.49 and 202.82 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.57 : 881.49 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.57/881.49 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.57x = 881.49 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.57x = 178,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,783.80/587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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