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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 882.24 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 882.24 and 279.94 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 882.24 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/882.24 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 882.24 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 246,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,974.27/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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