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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 880.82 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 880.82 and 368.42 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 880.82 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/880.82 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 880.82 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 324,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,511.70/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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