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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 812.08 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 812.08 and 378.66 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 812.08 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/812.08 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 812.08 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 307,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,505.73/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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