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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 804.90 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 804.90 and 391.88 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 804.90 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/804.90 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 804.90 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 315,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,424.21/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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