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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 883.01 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 883.01 and 198.59 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 883.01 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/883.01 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 883.01 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 175,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,356.96/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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