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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 881.72 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 881.72 and 197.70 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 881.72 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/881.72 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 881.72 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 174,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,316.04/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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