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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 883.15 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 883.15 and 263.75 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 883.15 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/883.15 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 883.15 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 232,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,933.68/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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