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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.95, 882.21 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.95, 882.21 and 328.14 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.95 : 882.21 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.95/882.21 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.95x = 882.21 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.95x = 289,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,488.39/587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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