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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 881.74 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 881.74 and 344.58 is: 517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 881.74 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/881.74 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 881.74 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 303,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,829.97/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.09

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