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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 812.38 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 812.38 and 340.00 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 812.38 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/812.38 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 812.38 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 276,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,210.64/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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