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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 882.78 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 882.78 and 203.50 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 882.78 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/882.78 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 882.78 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 179,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,645.73/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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