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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.29, 882.41 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.29, 882.41 and 258.89 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.29 : 882.41 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.29/882.41 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.29x = 882.41 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.29x = 228,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,441.42/588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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