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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 811.43 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 811.43 and 389.14 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 811.43 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/811.43 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 811.43 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 315,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,760.40/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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