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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 881.28 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 881.28 and 382.59 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 881.28 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/881.28 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 881.28 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 337,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,168.92/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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