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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 882.36 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 882.36 and 341.55 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 882.36 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/882.36 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 882.36 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 301,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,370.06/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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