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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 882.01 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 882.01 and 280.16 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 882.01 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/882.01 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 882.01 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 247,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,102.64/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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