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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.76 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.76 and 263.58 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.76 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.76 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.76 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 232,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,414.30/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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