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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.12 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.12 and 327.90 is: 491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.12 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.12 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.12 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 288,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,920.07/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.66

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