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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 811.94 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 811.94 and 339.71 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 811.94 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/811.94 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 811.94 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 275,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,818.38/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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