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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 882.32 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 882.32 and 275.68 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 882.32 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/882.32 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 882.32 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 243,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,234.39/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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