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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 882.90 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 882.90 and 383.40 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 882.90 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/882.90 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 882.90 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 338,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,503.86/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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