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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 882.32 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 882.32 and 372 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 882.32 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/882.32 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 882.32 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 328,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,223.04/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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