Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.04 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588, 881.04 and 372 is: 557.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588 : 881.04 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588/881.04 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588x = 881.04 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588x = 327,746.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,746.88/588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.39
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