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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 811.75 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 811.75 and 401.70 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 811.75 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/811.75 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 811.75 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 326,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,080.50/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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