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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 813 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 813 and 391.80 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 813 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/813 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 813 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 318,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,533.40/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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