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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.55, 811.51 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.55, 811.51 and 402.14 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.55 : 811.51 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.55/811.51 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.55x = 811.51 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.55x = 326,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,338.62/588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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