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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.18 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.18 and 393.16 is: 589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.18 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.18 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.18 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 346,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,837.89/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.46

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