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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 882.36 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 882.36 and 357.21 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 882.36 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/882.36 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 882.36 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 315,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,187.82/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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