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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 882.60 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 882.60 and 372.53 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 882.60 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/882.60 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 882.60 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 328,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,794.98/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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