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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 881.94 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 881.94 and 263.52 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 881.94 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/881.94 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 881.94 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 232,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,408.83/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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