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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 881.82 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 881.82 and 357.02 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 881.82 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/881.82 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 881.82 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 314,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,822.97/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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