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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.08 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.08 and 279.39 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.08 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.08 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.08 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 246,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,446.46/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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