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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 880.90 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 880.90 and 382.25 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 880.90 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/880.90 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 880.90 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 336,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,725.27/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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