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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 811.73 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 811.73 and 355.46 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 811.73 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/811.73 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 811.73 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 288,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,537.55/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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