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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 883.33 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 883.33 and 280.41 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 883.33 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/883.33 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 883.33 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 247,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,696.31/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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