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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.35, 881.61 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.35, 881.61 and 357.20 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.35 : 881.61 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.35/881.61 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.35x = 881.61 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.35x = 314,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,906.68/588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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