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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.40 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.40 and 381.02 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.40 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.40 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.40 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 309,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,159.63/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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