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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 881.22 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 881.22 and 550.16 is: 823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 881.22 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/881.22 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 881.22 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 484,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,812.00/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.61

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