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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 883.02 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 883.02 and 345.20 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 883.02 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/883.02 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 883.02 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 304,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,818.50/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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