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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 881.20 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 881.20 and 357 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 881.20 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/881.20 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 881.20 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 314,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,588.40/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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