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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 811.47 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 811.47 and 391.91 is: 540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 811.47 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/811.47 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 811.47 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 318,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,019.15/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.81

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