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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 884.25 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 884.25 and 383.67 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 884.25 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/884.25 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 884.25 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 339,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,260.20/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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