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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 881.76 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 881.76 and 263 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 881.76 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/881.76 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 881.76 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 231,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,902.88/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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