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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 882.36 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 882.36 and 263.34 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 882.36 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/882.36 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 882.36 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 232,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,360.68/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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