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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 811.77 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 811.77 and 392.04 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 811.77 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/811.77 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 811.77 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 318,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,246.31/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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