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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 881.67 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 881.67 and 392.79 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 881.67 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/881.67 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 881.67 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 346,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,311.16/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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