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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 882.15 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 882.15 and 263.28 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 882.15 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/882.15 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 882.15 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 232,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,252.45/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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