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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 882 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 882 and 393.66 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 882 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/882 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 882 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 347,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,208.12/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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