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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 882.22 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 882.22 and 295.19 is: 442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 882.22 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/882.22 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 882.22 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 260,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,418.85/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.86

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