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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 881.73 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 881.73 and 280.27 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 881.73 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/881.73 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 881.73 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 247,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,125.22/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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