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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 881.79 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 881.79 and 203.26 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 881.79 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/881.79 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 881.79 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 179,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232.64/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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