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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 812.31 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 812.31 and 355.80 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 812.31 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/812.31 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 812.31 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 289,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,019.90/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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