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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 880.96 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 880.96 and 327.57 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 880.96 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/880.96 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 880.96 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 288,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,576.07/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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