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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 812.28 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 812.28 and 391.98 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 812.28 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/812.28 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 812.28 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 318,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,397.51/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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