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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 882.42 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 882.42 and 263.86 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 882.42 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/882.42 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 882.42 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 232,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,835.34/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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