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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.71, 883.26 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.71, 883.26 and 264.30 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.71 : 883.26 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.71/883.26 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.71x = 883.26 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.71x = 233,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,445.62/588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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