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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 811.50 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 811.50 and 381 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 811.50 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/811.50 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 811.50 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 309,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,181.50/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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