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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 809.32 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 809.32 and 390.32 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 809.32 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/809.32 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 809.32 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 315,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,893.78/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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