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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 882.42 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 882.42 and 338.83 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 882.42 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/882.42 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 882.42 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 298,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,990.37/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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