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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 882.11 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 882.11 and 344.34 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 882.11 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/882.11 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 882.11 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 303,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,745.76/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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