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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.81 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.81 and 259.47 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.81 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.81 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.81 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 229,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,062.71/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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