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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 882.76 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 882.76 and 341.20 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 882.76 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/882.76 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 882.76 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 301,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,197.71/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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