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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.43 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.43 and 245.64 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.43 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.43 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.43 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 216,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,514.47/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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