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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 881.81 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 881.81 and 502.10 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 881.81 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/881.81 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 881.81 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 442,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,760.03/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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