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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 882.22 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 882.22 and 263.40 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 882.22 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/882.22 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 882.22 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 232,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,376.75/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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