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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 882.76 and 280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 882.76 and 280.66 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 882.76 = 280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/882.76 = 280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 882.76 × 280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 247,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,755.42/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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