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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 883.18 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 883.18 and 280.13 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 883.18 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/883.18 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 883.18 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 247,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,405.21/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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