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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 812.34 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 812.34 and 352.60 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 812.34 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/812.34 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 812.34 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 286,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,431.08/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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