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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 810.41 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 810.41 and 390.93 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 810.41 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/810.41 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 810.41 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 316,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,813.58/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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