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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.43, 811.92 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.43, 811.92 and 378.28 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.43 : 811.92 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.43/811.92 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.43x = 811.92 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.43x = 307,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,133.10/588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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