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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 811.54 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 811.54 and 352.01 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 811.54 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/811.54 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 811.54 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 285,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,670.20/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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