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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 883.30 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 883.30 and 264.34 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 883.30 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/883.30 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 883.30 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 233,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,491.52/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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