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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 882.30 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 882.30 and 279.80 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 882.30 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/882.30 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 882.30 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 246,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,867.54/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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