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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 882.03 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 882.03 and 383.09 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 882.03 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/882.03 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 882.03 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 337,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,896.87/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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