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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 811.59 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 811.59 and 352.20 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 811.59 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/811.59 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 811.59 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 285,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,841.61/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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