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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 881.42 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 881.42 and 344.36 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 881.42 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/881.42 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 881.42 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 303,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,525.79/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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