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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882 and 331.52 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 292,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,400.64/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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