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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 879.36 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 879.36 and 403.76 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 879.36 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/879.36 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 879.36 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 355,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,050.39/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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