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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 882.06 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 882.06 and 263.43 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 882.06 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/882.06 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 882.06 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 232,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,361.07/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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