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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 881.94 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 881.94 and 344.47 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 881.94 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/881.94 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 881.94 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 303,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,801.87/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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