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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 883.50 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 883.50 and 369.82 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 883.50 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/883.50 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 883.50 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 326,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,733.76/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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