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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 882.02 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 882.02 and 203.12 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 882.02 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/882.02 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 882.02 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 179,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,155.90/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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