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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 880.44 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 880.44 and 371.08 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 880.44 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/880.44 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 880.44 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 326,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,713.68/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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