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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.53, 811.43 and 378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.53, 811.43 and 378.33 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.53 : 811.43 = 378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.53/811.43 = 378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.53x = 811.43 × 378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.53x = 306,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,988.31/588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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