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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 881.72 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 881.72 and 405.24 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 881.72 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/881.72 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 881.72 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 357,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,304.40/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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