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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 812.13 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 812.13 and 381.50 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 812.13 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/812.13 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 812.13 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 309,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,827.60/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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