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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 882.68 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 882.68 and 280.18 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 882.68 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/882.68 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 882.68 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 247,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,309.28/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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