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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 883.44 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 883.44 and 345.48 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 883.44 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/883.44 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 883.44 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 305,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,210.85/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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