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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 881.45 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 881.45 and 382.44 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 881.45 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/881.45 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 881.45 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 337,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,101.74/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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