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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.61 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.61 and 279.90 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.61 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.61 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.61 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 246,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,762.64/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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