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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.59, 812.30 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.59, 812.30 and 375.87 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.59 : 812.30 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.59/812.30 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.59x = 812.30 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.59x = 305,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,319.20/588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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