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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 881.82 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 881.82 and 263.06 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 881.82 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/881.82 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 881.82 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 231,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,971.57/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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