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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.06 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.06 and 391.51 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.06 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.06 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.06 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 317,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,538.10/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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