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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 881.88 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 881.88 and 382.94 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 881.88 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/881.88 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 881.88 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 337,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,707.13/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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