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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 883.52 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 883.52 and 383.32 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 883.52 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/883.52 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 883.52 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 338,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,670.89/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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