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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 881.90 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 881.90 and 331.86 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 881.90 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/881.90 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 881.90 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 292,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,667.33/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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