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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 811.81 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 811.81 and 352.29 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 811.81 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/811.81 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 811.81 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 285,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,992.54/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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