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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 881.96 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 881.96 and 344.61 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 881.96 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/881.96 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 881.96 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 303,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,930.51/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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