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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.93 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.93 and 345.09 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.93 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.93 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.93 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 304,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,694.92/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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