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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.54 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.54 and 279.99 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.54 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.54 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.54 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 247,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,102.37/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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