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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 883.17 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 883.17 and 357.75 is: 536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 883.17 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/883.17 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 883.17 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 315,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,954.07/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.79

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