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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 883.19 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 883.19 and 198.72 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 883.19 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/883.19 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 883.19 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 175,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,506.52/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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