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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.72 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.72 and 203.63 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.72 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.72 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.72 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 179,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,743.86/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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