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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.37 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.37 and 342.18 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.37 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.37 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.37 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 302,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,272.40/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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