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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 881.16 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 881.16 and 295.57 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 881.16 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/881.16 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 881.16 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 260,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,444.46/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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