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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 882.36 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 882.36 and 263.60 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 882.36 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/882.36 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 882.36 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 232,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,590.10/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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