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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 811.65 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 811.65 and 378.46 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 811.65 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/811.65 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 811.65 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 307,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,177.06/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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