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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 811.96 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 811.96 and 352.70 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 811.96 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/811.96 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 811.96 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 286,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,374.23/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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