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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.34, 882.70 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.34, 882.70 and 371.64 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.34 : 882.70 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.34/882.70 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.34x = 882.70 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.34x = 328,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,046.63/588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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