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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.49, 882.75 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.49, 882.75 and 502.42 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.49 : 882.75 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.49/882.75 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.49x = 882.75 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.49x = 443,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,511.26/588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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