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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 882.36 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 882.36 and 263.32 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 882.36 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/882.36 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 882.36 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 232,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343.04/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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