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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 811.98 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 811.98 and 392.16 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 811.98 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/811.98 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 811.98 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 318,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,426.08/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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