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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 882.78 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 882.78 and 280.62 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 882.78 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/882.78 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 882.78 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 247,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,725.72/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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