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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 882.51 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 882.51 and 198.38 is: 297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 882.51 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/882.51 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 882.51 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 175,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,067.92/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.54

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