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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 812.43 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 812.43 and 378.90 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 812.43 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/812.43 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 812.43 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 307,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,829.73/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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