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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 812.16 and 381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 812.16 and 381.86 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 812.16 = 381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/812.16 = 381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 812.16 × 381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 310,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,131.42/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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