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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 881.30 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 881.30 and 279.42 is: 418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 881.30 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/881.30 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 881.30 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 246,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,252.85/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.77

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