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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 811.28 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 811.28 and 391.23 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 811.28 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/811.28 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 811.28 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 317,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,398.05/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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