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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 881.14 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 881.14 and 344.20 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 881.14 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/881.14 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 881.14 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 303,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,288.39/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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