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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 812.40 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 812.40 and 402.32 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 812.40 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/812.40 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 812.40 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 326,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,844.77/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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