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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 810.92 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 810.92 and 351.94 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 810.92 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/810.92 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 810.92 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 285,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,392.72/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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