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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.95, 883.34 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.95, 883.34 and 369.59 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.95 : 883.34 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.95/883.34 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.95x = 883.34 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.95x = 326,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,473.99/588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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