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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.27, 883.13 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.27, 883.13 and 390.78 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.27 : 883.13 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.27/883.13 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.27x = 883.13 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.27x = 345,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,107.59/588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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