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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 882.61 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 882.61 and 357.27 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 882.61 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/882.61 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 882.61 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 315,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,333.83/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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