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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 811.53 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 811.53 and 322.52 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 811.53 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/811.53 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 811.53 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 261,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,730.60/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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