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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 883.36 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 883.36 and 332.40 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 883.36 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/883.36 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 883.36 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 293,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,628.86/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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