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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 881.90 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 881.90 and 280.34 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 881.90 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/881.90 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 881.90 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 247,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,226.74/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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