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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.11 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.11 and 371.50 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.11 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.11 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.11 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 327,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,702.01/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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