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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 882.09 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 882.09 and 280.67 is: 420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 882.09 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/882.09 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 882.09 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 247,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,571.79/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.56

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