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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 881.13 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 881.13 and 344.22 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 881.13 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/881.13 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 881.13 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 303,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,302.57/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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