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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.29, 882.54 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.29, 882.54 and 263.69 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.29 : 882.54 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.29/882.54 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.29x = 882.54 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.29x = 232,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,712.56/588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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