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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 880.88 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 880.88 and 327.58 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 880.88 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/880.88 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 880.88 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 288,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,554.83/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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