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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 811.15 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 811.15 and 401.42 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 811.15 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/811.15 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 811.15 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 325,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,612.86/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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