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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 811.04 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 811.04 and 378.41 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 811.04 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/811.04 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 811.04 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 306,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,899.70/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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