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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 880.07 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 880.07 and 382.32 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 880.07 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/880.07 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 880.07 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 336,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,466.45/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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