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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 882.98 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 882.98 and 384.42 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 882.98 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/882.98 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 882.98 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 339,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,435.17/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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