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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 812.23 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 812.23 and 402.44 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 812.23 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/812.23 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 812.23 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 326,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,868.77/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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