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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.40 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.40 and 197.64 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.40 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.40 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.40 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 174,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,199.90/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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