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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 883.38 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 883.38 and 264.40 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 883.38 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/883.38 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 883.38 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 233,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,565.67/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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