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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 809.94 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 809.94 and 390.54 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 809.94 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/809.94 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 809.94 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 316,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,313.97/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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