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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.38 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.38 and 352.07 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.38 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.38 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.38 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 285,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,656.74/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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