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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.86, 809.42 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.86, 809.42 and 390.63 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.86 : 809.42 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.86/809.42 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.86x = 809.42 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.86x = 316,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,183.73/586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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