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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 811.51 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 811.51 and 396.66 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 811.51 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/811.51 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 811.51 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 321,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,897.84/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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