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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 882.97 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 882.97 and 263.89 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 882.97 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/882.97 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 882.97 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 233,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,006.95/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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