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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 880.08 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 880.08 and 356.18 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 880.08 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/880.08 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 880.08 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 313,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,466.89/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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