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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 880.20 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 880.20 and 344.70 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 880.20 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/880.20 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 880.20 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 303,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,404.94/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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