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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 882.68 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 882.68 and 198.35 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 882.68 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/882.68 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 882.68 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 175,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,081.76/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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