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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.61 and 388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.61 and 388.90 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.61 = 388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.61 = 388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.61 × 388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 315,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,246.27/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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