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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.37, 882.66 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.37, 882.66 and 198.41 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.37 : 882.66 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.37/882.66 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.37x = 882.66 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.37x = 175,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,127.58/588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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