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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 883.62 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 883.62 and 372.42 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 883.62 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/883.62 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 883.62 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 329,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,077.76/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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