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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 880.74 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 880.74 and 344.10 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 880.74 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/880.74 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 880.74 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 303,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,062.63/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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