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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 882.60 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 882.60 and 263.78 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 882.60 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/882.60 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 882.60 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 232,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,812.23/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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