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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 883.17 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 883.17 and 328.71 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 883.17 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/883.17 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 883.17 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 290,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,306.81/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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