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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 882.88 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 882.88 and 276.44 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 882.88 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/882.88 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 882.88 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 244,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,063.35/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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