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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 883.02 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 883.02 and 332 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 883.02 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/883.02 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 883.02 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 293,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,162.64/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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