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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 883.86 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 883.86 and 264.32 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 883.86 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/883.86 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 883.86 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 233,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,621.88/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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