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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.55, 811.89 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.55, 811.89 and 391.33 is: 540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.55 : 811.89 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.55/811.89 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.55x = 811.89 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.55x = 317,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,714.88/587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.75

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