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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 880.32 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 880.32 and 392.32 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 880.32 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/880.32 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 880.32 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 345,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,367.14/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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