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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 881.20 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 881.20 and 371.20 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 881.20 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/881.20 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 881.20 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 327,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,101.44/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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