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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.72 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.72 and 378.28 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.72 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.72 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.72 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 307,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,057.44/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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