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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.62 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.62 and 295.73 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.62 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.62 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.62 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 261,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,013.53/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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