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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 881.67 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 881.67 and 279.84 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 881.67 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/881.67 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 881.67 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 246,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,726.53/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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