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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.65, 883.58 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.65, 883.58 and 372.38 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.65 : 883.58 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.65/883.58 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.65x = 883.58 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.65x = 329,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,021.24/588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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