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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 882.90 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 882.90 and 357.57 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 882.90 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/882.90 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 882.90 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 315,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,698.55/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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