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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 883.37 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 883.37 and 264.20 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 883.37 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/883.37 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 883.37 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 233,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,382.60/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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