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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 881.01 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 881.01 and 395.34 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 881.01 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/881.01 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 881.01 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 348,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,298.49/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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