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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 882.24 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 882.24 and 372.96 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 882.24 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/882.24 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 882.24 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 329,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,040.23/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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