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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 809.40 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 809.40 and 390.60 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 809.40 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/809.40 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 809.40 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 316,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,151.64/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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