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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.98, 812.20 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.98, 812.20 and 379.13 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.98 : 812.20 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.98/812.20 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.98x = 812.20 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.98x = 307,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,929.39/588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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