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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 882.92 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 882.92 and 259.59 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 882.92 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/882.92 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 882.92 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 229,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,195.90/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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