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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 882.86 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 882.86 and 237.29 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 882.86 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/882.86 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 882.86 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 209,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,496.65/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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