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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 880.62 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 880.62 and 356.76 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 880.62 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/880.62 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 880.62 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 314,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,169.99/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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