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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.54, 883.68 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.54, 883.68 and 332.50 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.54 : 883.68 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.54/883.68 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.54x = 883.68 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.54x = 293,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,823.60/589.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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