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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 882.90 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 882.90 and 296.36 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 882.90 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/882.90 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 882.90 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 261,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,655.14/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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