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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 809.78 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 809.78 and 390.24 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 809.78 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/809.78 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 809.78 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 316,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,008.55/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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