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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.42 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.42 and 203.70 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.42 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.42 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.42 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 179,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,748.95/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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