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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 883.20 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 883.20 and 371.52 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 883.20 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/883.20 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 883.20 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 328,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,126.46/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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