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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 881.90 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 881.90 and 217.74 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 881.90 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/881.90 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 881.90 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 192,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,024.91/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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