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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.08 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.08 and 391.44 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.08 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.08 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.08 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 317,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,489.16/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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