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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.61, 882.64 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.61, 882.64 and 345.21 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.61 : 882.64 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.61/882.64 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.61x = 882.64 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.61x = 304,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,696.15/588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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