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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.29, 811.89 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.29, 811.89 and 391.86 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.29 : 811.89 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.29/811.89 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.29x = 811.89 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.29x = 318,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,147.22/588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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