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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 883.44 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 883.44 and 396.80 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 883.44 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/883.44 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 883.44 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 350,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,548.99/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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