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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 883.29 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 883.29 and 264.15 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 883.29 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/883.29 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 883.29 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 233,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,321.05/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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