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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 881.70 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 881.70 and 344.60 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 881.70 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/881.70 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 881.70 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 303,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,833.82/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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