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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 881.79 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 881.79 and 263.23 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 881.79 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/881.79 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 881.79 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 232,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,107.86/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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