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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 883.26 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 883.26 and 263.97 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 883.26 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/883.26 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 883.26 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 233,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,154.14/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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