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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 811.97 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 811.97 and 378.55 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 811.97 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/811.97 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 811.97 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 307,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,371.24/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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