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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 883.50 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 883.50 and 264.34 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 883.50 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/883.50 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 883.50 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 233,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,544.39/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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