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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 882.77 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 882.77 and 372.33 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 882.77 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/882.77 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 882.77 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 328,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,679.89/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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