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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 881.61 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 881.61 and 275.53 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 881.61 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/881.61 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 881.61 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 242,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,914.26/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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