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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.53, 882.77 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.53, 882.77 and 198.51 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.53 : 882.77 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.53/882.77 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.53x = 882.77 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.53x = 175,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,234.26/588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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