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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 811.74 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 811.74 and 352.08 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 811.74 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/811.74 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 811.74 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 285,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,797.42/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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