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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 883.71 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 883.71 and 383.58 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 883.71 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/883.71 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 883.71 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 338,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,973.48/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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