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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 811.77 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 811.77 and 378.55 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 811.77 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/811.77 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 811.77 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 307,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,291.47/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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