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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.61 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.61 and 401.58 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.61 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.61 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.61 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 325,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,925.84/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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