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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.75 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.75 and 300.02 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.75 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.75 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.75 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 264,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,842.66/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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