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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 882.77 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 882.77 and 263.61 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 882.77 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/882.77 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 882.77 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 232,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,705.68/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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