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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.34, 811.56 and 389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.34, 811.56 and 389.17 is: 536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.34 : 811.56 = 389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.34/811.56 = 389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.34x = 811.56 × 389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.34x = 315,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,834.81/588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.82

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