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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 881.91 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 881.91 and 263.25 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 881.91 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/881.91 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 881.91 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 232,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,162.81/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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