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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 812.15 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 812.15 and 378.50 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 812.15 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/812.15 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 812.15 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 307,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,392.82/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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