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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 883.20 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 883.20 and 204 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 883.20 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/883.20 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 883.20 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 180,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,172.80/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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