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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 882.20 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 882.20 and 279.93 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 882.20 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/882.20 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 882.20 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 246,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,954.25/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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