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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 882.90 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 882.90 and 372.20 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 882.90 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/882.90 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 882.90 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 328,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,610.97/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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