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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.34, 882.32 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.34, 882.32 and 550 is: 824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.34 : 882.32 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.34/882.32 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.34x = 882.32 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.34x = 485,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,276/588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.82

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