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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 880.88 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 880.88 and 356.60 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 880.88 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/880.88 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 880.88 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 314,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,122.23/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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