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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 883.10 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 883.10 and 280.61 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 883.10 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/883.10 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 883.10 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 247,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,806.37/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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