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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 883.28 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 883.28 and 237.40 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 883.28 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/883.28 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 883.28 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 209,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,690.67/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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