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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 881.96 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 881.96 and 344.62 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 881.96 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/881.96 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 881.96 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 303,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,941.06/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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