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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 882.01 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 882.01 and 198.05 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 882.01 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/882.01 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 882.01 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 174,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,678.48/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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