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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 883.13 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 883.13 and 354.62 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 883.13 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/883.13 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 883.13 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 313,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,178.65/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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