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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 881.46 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 881.46 and 371.76 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 881.46 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/881.46 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 881.46 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 327,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,691.57/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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