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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 880.83 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 880.83 and 382.55 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 880.83 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/880.83 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 880.83 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 336,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,957.11/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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