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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 881.91 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 881.91 and 295.44 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 881.91 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/881.91 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 881.91 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 260,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,551.49/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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