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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 882.33 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 882.33 and 382.24 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 882.33 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/882.33 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 882.33 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 337,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,261.82/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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