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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 812.72 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 812.72 and 356.27 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 812.72 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/812.72 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 812.72 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 289,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,545.97/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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