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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 883.52 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 883.52 and 372.16 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 883.52 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/883.52 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 883.52 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 328,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,810.80/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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