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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 882.03 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 882.03 and 263.11 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 882.03 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/882.03 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 882.03 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 232,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,066.50/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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