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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 881.79 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 881.79 and 379.96 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 881.79 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/881.79 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 881.79 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 335,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,044.93/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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