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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.72 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.72 and 331.68 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.72 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.72 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.72 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 292,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,780.57/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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