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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 882.77 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 882.77 and 155.78 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 882.77 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/882.77 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 882.77 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 137,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,517.91/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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