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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.58 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.58 and 202.88 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.58 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.58 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.58 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 178,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,850.54/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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