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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 881.82 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 881.82 and 382.20 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 881.82 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/881.82 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 881.82 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 337,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,031.60/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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