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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.18 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.18 and 263.40 is: 395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.18 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.18 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.18 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 232,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,366.21/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.18

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