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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 882.08 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 882.08 and 299.24 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 882.08 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/882.08 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 882.08 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 263,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,953.62/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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