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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.59, 882.89 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.59, 882.89 and 203.84 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.59 : 882.89 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.59/882.89 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.59x = 882.89 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.59x = 179,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,971.86/588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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