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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 880.32 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 880.32 and 356.24 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 880.32 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/880.32 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 880.32 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 313,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,605.20/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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