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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.35, 811.86 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.35, 811.86 and 352.25 is: 486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.35 : 811.86 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.35/811.86 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.35x = 811.86 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.35x = 285,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,977.69/588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.07

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