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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 811.26 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 811.26 and 392.02 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 811.26 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/811.26 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 811.26 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 318,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,028.12/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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