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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 811.86 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 811.86 and 378.48 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 811.86 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/811.86 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 811.86 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 307,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,272.77/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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