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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 882.60 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 882.60 and 357.54 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 882.60 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/882.60 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 882.60 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 315,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,564.80/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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