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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 811.20 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 811.20 and 401.90 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 811.20 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/811.20 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 811.20 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 326,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,017.22/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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