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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 882.77 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 882.77 and 281.00 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 882.77 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/882.77 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 882.77 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 248,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,059.17/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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