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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 810.73 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 810.73 and 377.82 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 810.73 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/810.73 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 810.73 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 306,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,308.12/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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