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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 885.03 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 885.03 and 357.90 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 885.03 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/885.03 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 885.03 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 316,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,752.24/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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