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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 882.16 and 327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 882.16 and 327.95 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 882.16 = 327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/882.16 = 327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 882.16 × 327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 289,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,307.40/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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