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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 882.18 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 882.18 and 357.93 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 882.18 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/882.18 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 882.18 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 315,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,758.69/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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