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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 880.66 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 880.66 and 402.40 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 880.66 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/880.66 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 880.66 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 354,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,377.58/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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