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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.76 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.76 and 328.38 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.76 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.76 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.76 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 289,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,552.35/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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