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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 811.73 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 811.73 and 391.83 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 811.73 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/811.73 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 811.73 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 318,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,058.21/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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