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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 811.86 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 811.86 and 389.07 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 811.86 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/811.86 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 811.86 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 315,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,870.37/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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