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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 812.26 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 812.26 and 392.52 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 812.26 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/812.26 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 812.26 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 318,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,828.30/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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