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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.93, 810.16 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.93, 810.16 and 390.41 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.93 : 810.16 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.93/810.16 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.93x = 810.16 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.93x = 316,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,294.57/586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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