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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 882.55 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 882.55 and 344.45 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 882.55 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/882.55 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 882.55 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 303,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,995.05/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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