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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 880.26 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 880.26 and 344.20 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 880.26 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/880.26 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 880.26 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 302,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,985.49/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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