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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 881.76 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 881.76 and 203 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 881.76 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/881.76 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 881.76 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 178,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,997.28/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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