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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 811.02 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 811.02 and 388.47 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 811.02 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/811.02 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 811.02 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 315,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,056.94/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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