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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 881.89 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 881.89 and 263.22 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 881.89 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/881.89 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 881.89 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 232,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,131.09/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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