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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 881.31 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 881.31 and 368.60 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 881.31 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/881.31 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 881.31 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 324,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,849.69/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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