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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 882.45 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 882.45 and 371.73 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 882.45 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/882.45 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 882.45 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 328,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,033.14/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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