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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 811.68 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 811.68 and 389.40 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 811.68 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/811.68 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 811.68 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 316,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,068.19/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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