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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 882.15 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 882.15 and 372.10 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 882.15 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/882.15 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 882.15 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 328,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,248.02/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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