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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 882.69 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 882.69 and 264.01 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 882.69 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/882.69 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 882.69 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 233,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,038.99/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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