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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 811.65 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 811.65 and 391.64 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 811.65 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/811.65 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 811.65 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 317,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,874.61/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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