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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 882.45 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 882.45 and 259.54 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 882.45 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/882.45 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 882.45 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 229,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,031.07/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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