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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 810.32 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 810.32 and 388.08 is: 535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 810.32 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/810.32 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 810.32 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 314,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,467.05/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.78

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