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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.73 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.73 and 392.73 is: 589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.73 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.73 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.73 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 346,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,281.82/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.29

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