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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.10 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.10 and 344.22 is: 516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.10 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.10 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.10 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 303,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,292.24/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.12

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