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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 881.88 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 881.88 and 299.76 is: 449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 881.88 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/881.88 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 881.88 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 264,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,352.35/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.27

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