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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.35, 882.83 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.35, 882.83 and 383.33 is: 575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.35 : 882.83 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.35/882.83 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.35x = 882.83 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.35x = 338,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,418.39/588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.20

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