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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 883.44 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 883.44 and 264.13 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 883.44 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/883.44 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 883.44 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 233,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,340.80/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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