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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 883.44 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 883.44 and 264.49 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 883.44 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/883.44 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 883.44 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 233,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,658.84/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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