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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 883.30 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 883.30 and 204.04 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 883.30 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/883.30 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 883.30 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 180,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,228.53/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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