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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 810.12 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 810.12 and 526.11 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 810.12 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/810.12 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 810.12 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 426,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,211.17/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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