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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 882.72 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 882.72 and 357.50 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 882.72 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/882.72 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 882.72 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 315,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,574.61/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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