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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 881.52 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 881.52 and 344.47 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 881.52 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/881.52 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 881.52 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 303,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,657.19/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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