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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 880.19 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 880.19 and 381.59 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 880.19 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/880.19 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 880.19 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 335,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,865.39/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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