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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.27, 811.86 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.27, 811.86 and 339.60 is: 468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.27 : 811.86 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.27/811.86 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.27x = 811.86 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.27x = 275,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,709.43/588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.68

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