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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 811.53 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 811.53 and 391.33 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 811.53 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/811.53 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 811.53 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 317,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,576.03/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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