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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.64 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.64 and 371.68 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.64 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.64 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.64 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 328,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,059.64/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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