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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 882.38 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 882.38 and 295.65 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 882.38 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/882.38 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 882.38 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 260,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,871.24/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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