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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 812.25 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 812.25 and 378.74 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 812.25 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/812.25 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 812.25 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 307,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,631.57/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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