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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 810.95 and 401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 810.95 and 401.71 is: 553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 810.95 = 401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/810.95 = 401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 810.95 × 401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 325,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,764.21/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.92

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