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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 812.41 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 812.41 and 378.77 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 812.41 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/812.41 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 812.41 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 307,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,711.53/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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