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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 882.24 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 882.24 and 263.54 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 882.24 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/882.24 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 882.24 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 232,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,505.53/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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