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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 882.05 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 882.05 and 203.43 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 882.05 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/882.05 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 882.05 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 179,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,434.41/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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