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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 811.77 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 811.77 and 391.94 is: 540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 811.77 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/811.77 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 811.77 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 318,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,165.13/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.64

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