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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.76 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.76 and 327.77 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.76 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.76 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.76 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 289,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,017.50/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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