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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 882.77 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 882.77 and 341.89 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 882.77 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/882.77 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 882.77 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 301,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,810.24/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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