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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.78, 881.34 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.78, 881.34 and 263 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.78 : 881.34 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.78/881.34 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.78x = 881.34 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.78x = 231,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,792.42/587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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