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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 882.01 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 882.01 and 263.18 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 882.01 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/882.01 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 882.01 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 232,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,129.98/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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