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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 883.25 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 883.25 and 264.16 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 883.25 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/883.25 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 883.25 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 233,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,319.32/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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