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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 811.76 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 811.76 and 378.57 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 811.76 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/811.76 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 811.76 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 307,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,307.98/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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