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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 882.09 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 882.09 and 280.53 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 882.09 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/882.09 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 882.09 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 247,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,452.71/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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