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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 812.22 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 812.22 and 391.83 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 812.22 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/812.22 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 812.22 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 318,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,252.16/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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