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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 811.50 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 811.50 and 388.44 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 811.50 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/811.50 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 811.50 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 315,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,219.06/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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