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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.45 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.45 and 381.36 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.45 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.45 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.45 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 309,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,454.57/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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