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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 811.30 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 811.30 and 388.99 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 811.30 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/811.30 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 811.30 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 315,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,581.59/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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