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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 880.96 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 880.96 and 331.20 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 880.96 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/880.96 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 880.96 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 291,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,773.95/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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