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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.49, 882.32 and 353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.49, 882.32 and 353.69 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.49 : 882.32 = 353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.49/882.32 = 353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.49x = 882.32 × 353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.49x = 312,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,070.85/588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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