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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 811.40 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 811.40 and 378.15 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 811.40 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/811.40 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 811.40 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 306,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,829.02/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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