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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.01, 881.99 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.01, 881.99 and 280.08 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.01 : 881.99 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.01/881.99 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.01x = 881.99 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.01x = 247,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,026.36/588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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