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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882 and 246 is: 369

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 216,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,972/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369

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