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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 811.57 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 811.57 and 401.73 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 811.57 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/811.57 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 811.57 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 326,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,032.02/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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