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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.27, 881.76 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.27, 881.76 and 279.66 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.27 : 881.76 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.27/881.76 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.27x = 881.76 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.27x = 246,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,593.00/588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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