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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 811.89 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 811.89 and 391.94 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 811.89 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/811.89 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 811.89 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 318,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,212.17/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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