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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 880.88 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 880.88 and 353.84 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 880.88 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/880.88 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 880.88 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 311,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,693.67/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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