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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.09 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.09 and 372.18 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.09 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.09 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.09 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 328,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,296.26/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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