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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 882.78 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 882.78 and 382.64 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 882.78 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/882.78 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 882.78 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 337,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,786.94/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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