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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.51 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.51 and 263.98 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.51 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.51 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.51 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 232,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,964.99/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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