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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 883.39 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 883.39 and 264.22 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 883.39 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/883.39 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 883.39 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 233,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,409.31/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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