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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 883.23 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 883.23 and 264.10 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 883.23 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/883.23 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 883.23 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 233,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,261.04/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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