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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 881.49 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 881.49 and 344.16 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 881.49 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/881.49 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 881.49 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 303,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,373.60/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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