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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 882.30 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 882.30 and 383.34 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 882.30 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/882.30 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 882.30 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 338,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,220.88/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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