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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 883.26 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 883.26 and 204 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 883.26 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/883.26 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 883.26 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 180,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,185.04/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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