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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 811.77 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 811.77 and 378.72 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 811.77 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/811.77 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 811.77 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 307,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,433.53/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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