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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 882.36 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 882.36 and 280.33 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 882.36 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/882.36 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 882.36 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 247,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,351.98/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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