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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 811.04 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 811.04 and 388.80 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 811.04 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/811.04 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 811.04 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 315,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,332.35/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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