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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.85 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.85 and 263.36 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.85 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.85 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.85 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 232,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,244.02/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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