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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.01, 811.50 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.01, 811.50 and 339.33 is: 468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.01 : 811.50 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.01/811.50 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.01x = 811.50 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.01x = 275,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,362.48/588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.29

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