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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 882.88 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 882.88 and 276.05 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 882.88 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/882.88 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 882.88 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 243,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,720.54/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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