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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 881.85 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 881.85 and 263.28 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 881.85 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/881.85 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 881.85 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 232,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,173.47/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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