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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 881.96 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 881.96 and 357.50 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 881.96 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/881.96 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 881.96 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 315,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,294.50/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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