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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 882 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 882 and 344.88 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 882 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/882 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 882 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 304,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,184.16/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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