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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 882.04 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 882.04 and 263.35 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 882.04 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/882.04 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 882.04 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 232,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,282.37/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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