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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 882.06 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 882.06 and 331 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 882.06 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/882.06 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 882.06 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 291,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,961.86/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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