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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 811.77 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 811.77 and 355.32 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 811.77 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/811.77 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 811.77 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 288,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,438.12/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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