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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.91, 882.04 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.91, 882.04 and 338.43 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.91 : 882.04 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.91/882.04 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.91x = 882.04 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.91x = 298,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,508.80/588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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