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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.04 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.04 and 354.96 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.04 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.04 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.04 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 287,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,886.76/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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