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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 880.97 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 880.97 and 395.31 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 880.97 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/880.97 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 880.97 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 348,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,254.27/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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