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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 812.52 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 812.52 and 355.92 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 812.52 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/812.52 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 812.52 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 289,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,192.12/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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