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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.75 and 401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.75 and 401.75 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.75 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.75 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.75 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 326,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,121.59/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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