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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.71, 880.69 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.71, 880.69 and 402.38 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.71 : 880.69 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.71/880.69 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.71x = 880.69 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.71x = 354,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,372.04/587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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