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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 881.75 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 881.75 and 263.16 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 881.75 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/881.75 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 881.75 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 232,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,041.99/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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