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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 882.23 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 882.23 and 263.59 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 882.23 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/882.23 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 882.23 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 232,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,543.48/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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