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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 882.95 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 882.95 and 280.76 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 882.95 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/882.95 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 882.95 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 247,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,891.22/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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