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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 881.45 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 881.45 and 295.14 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 881.45 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/881.45 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 881.45 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 260,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,154.09/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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