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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 880.86 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 880.86 and 343.43 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 880.86 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/880.86 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 880.86 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 302,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,513.75/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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