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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.35, 811.89 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.35, 811.89 and 352.44 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.35 : 811.89 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.35/811.89 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.35x = 811.89 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.35x = 286,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,142.51/588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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