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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 812.64 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 812.64 and 356.04 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 812.64 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/812.64 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 812.64 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 289,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,332.35/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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