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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.32 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.32 and 391.32 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.32 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.32 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.32 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 317,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,485.74/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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