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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 881.29 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 881.29 and 327.67 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 881.29 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/881.29 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 881.29 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 288,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,766.25/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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