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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 883.18 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 883.18 and 329.12 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 883.18 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/883.18 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 883.18 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 290,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,666.14/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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