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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 881.57 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 881.57 and 295.13 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 881.57 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/881.57 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 881.57 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 260,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,171.87/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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